Comparison

Macadam, The Step Counter. vs TDM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Macadam, The Step Counter.

This app converts your daily steps and physical activity into virtual coins that can be exchanged for real money. It integrates with Apple Health and connected watches to track your progress, offering motivation for fitness and weight loss goals.

Highlights
  • Converts steps to real money
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • Syncs with connected watches
  • Tracks steps and calories burned
  • Rewards physical activity
  • Privacy-focused, no GPS data used
Features
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Discover Macadam, the revolutionary application that turns physical activity into real money. Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll or in the middle of a running workout, every step you take is converted into dollars. Macadam is compatible with connected watches and uses your phone's step counter via Apple Health to track every step you take, every calorie you burn and every metre you walk. Looking for extra motivation to reach your fitness or weight loss goals? Then you've found it. With Macadam, you're not just active, you're rewarded. Every step earns you 'coins', our virtual currency, which you can convert into real money and spend with our partners or transfer directly to your bank account. Put on your trainers, synchronise your connected watch and get started - every step counts, every step pays. Fight the sedentary lifestyle with Macadam. By encouraging and rewarding physical activity, we help you stay fit all while increase your income. Whether you're walking or sprinting, the important thing is to get moving and start earning. Your privacy is our priority. Macadam does not use your GPS data and will have no impact on your battery life. What's more, all data is anonymous - we will never sell your information. Any questions? Consult our FAQ section to find answers to all your questions about our application. Macadam is not affiliated with any other "walk to earn" application. We are a single entity, dedicated to rewarding your physical activity. Grab your trainers, hit the track or the trails and start turning your steps into cash with Macadam, the step counter that rewards you. Are you walking? We'll reward it! Download Macadam today and start earning money while you stay active.

About

TDM

This app provides personalized diet and workout plans to help users reach their health and fitness objectives. It offers customized eating plans, training programs, and nutritional guidance based on individual needs and goals.

Highlights
  • Personalized diet plans
  • Customizable eating plans
  • Nutritional information
  • Healthy recipes
  • Personalized training programs
  • Tailored workout advice
Features
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TrainingDietMax is a diet and workout planning app that helps users achieve their health and fitness goals. Offering a comprehensive and customizable solution, TrainingDietMax provides users with a personalized eating plan, tips and training programs tailored to each user's needs and goals. Diet plans TrainingDietMax offers personalized diet plans for each user, based on their goals and lifestyle. It takes into account each user's unique nutritional and calorie needs and offers several options for a healthy, balanced diet. The app also offers detailed information about different foods and their nutritional values, as well as healthy and nutritious recipes to help users cook more easily. Training tips and programs TrainingDietMax offers personalized advice and training programs tailored to each user's specific needs and goals. It provides advice on how to achieve goals and offers daily personalized training programs. Training programs can be personalized according to the user's level and goals and can include endurance exercises, strength exercises and exercises to gain muscle mass.

Screenshots

Macadam, The Step Counter.4 screens
TDM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TDM at none against Macadam, The Step Counter.'s shown. TDM also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Macadam, The Step Counter.'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (16K vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Macadam, The Step Counter. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and TDM sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macadam, The Step Counter. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macadam, The Step Counter. has 16K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Macadam, The Step Counter.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of TDM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macadam, The Step Counter. ships an update every 6 days, TDM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Macadam, The Step Counter. versus TDM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacadam, The Step Counter.TDM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16K ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMACADAM TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.Sportz SARL

Customer experience

Macadam, The Step Counter.

All ratings16,155 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,636 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative15.8%

TDM

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

Macadam, The Step Counter.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Steps not registering correctly
  • Game rewards not being credited
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Accounts being deleted without permission

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic step tracking and conversion
  • More ways to earn coins beyond walking
  • Lower payout thresholds
  • Improved customer support

TDM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Macadam, The Step Counter.

One-time5
  • Streak repair$0.99
  • 3 Skips$1.09
  • 10 Skips$3.39
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  • 3 step boosters 4X pack$4.99
  • 3 step boosters 10X pack$7.99
5 purchases

TDM

One-time5
  • Transformer son programme PDF$8.99
  • Ré-ajustement de programme$24.99
  • Diet+Training (Perte de Poids)$99.99
Show 2 more
  • Diet+Training (Prise de Masse)$99.99
  • Diet+Training (Sèche)$99.99

Questions

Is Macadam, The Step Counter. free?
Macadam, The Step Counter. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TDM free?
TDM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macadam, The Step Counter. or TDM?
Macadam, The Step Counter. is rated higher. Macadam, The Step Counter. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while TDM averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Macadam, The Step Counter. or TDM have ads?
Macadam, The Step Counter. shows ads; TDM does not.
Which is updated more often, Macadam, The Step Counter. or TDM?
Macadam, The Step Counter. ships an update every 6 days, and TDM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Macadam, The Step Counter. was updated on November 6, 2026 and TDM on November 3, 2026.

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